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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.38, 1,662.48 and 720.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.38, 1,662.48 and 720.83 is: 1,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.38 : 1,662.48 = 720.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.38/1,662.48 = 720.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.38x = 1,662.48 × 720.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.38x = 1,198,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,357.15/1,110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.24

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